Patient Safety Technician
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides continuous care for patients at risk for injury due to; delirium
changes in mental status psychiatric or behavioral co-morbidities. Under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse the PST promotes a therapeutic environment for patients while assisting with planning implementing
monitoring and documenting treatment activities of vulnerable patients in the inpatient setting through video
monitoring and direct 1:1 patient care.
Function/Duties of Position
Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA):
- Per assignment of RegisteredNurse the employee provides care including but not limited to activities ofdaily living diversional activities collecting patient data monitoring forsymptoms of increased risk assist with transportation comfort measuresenvironmental safety milieu observation and assists with discharge ofpatient reinforcing assigned teaching.
Behavior Intervention:
- Actively participates in providing a therapeuticmilieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safetyinspections. Communicates with RN and other care team membersregarding patient interactions observations and noticeable problems orchanges in patient status.
- Uses therapeutic communication skills wheninteracting with patients and families. Provides physical emotional and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.
Patient Video Monitoring:
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency ofthe continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visualobservation at all times.
- Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audiodevice located in a patients room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patientrequires assistance is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of or is atimminent risk of injury or distress.
- Documents interactions within theelectronic health record.
Communication:
- Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related topatient trends advances and deviations from the plan of care.
- Discussespatient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with theinterdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record(EHR) per policy.
Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS required at time of hire
- 1 year experience within the healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience
- Positions in Neurodiagnostics will require completion of LTM 100 course
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated effective communication skills Demonstrated collaboration and team work skills Ability to sit for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications
- Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification
Additional Details
Variable schedule every other weekend.
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Occupational Health Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Operation
- Computer Skills
- Dealership Experience
- OSHA
- Operations Research
- QA/QC
- HACCP
- EHS
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
OHSU treats the most complex health needs in the region, makes discoveries that save lives and educates next-generation health professionals.
